US Bridges

SH-357/SEC-1/L5.38 over Drainage Ditch #20

FairPosted for load

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 5.38 Miles North SH 50 · Structure no. 000000000003832

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-357/SEC-1/L5.38 over Drainage Ditch #20 is a concrete slab carrying SH-357/SEC-1/L5.38 over Drainage Ditch #20 in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 121 by 2028. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-357/SEC-1/L5.38
CrossesDrainage Ditch #20
Location5.38 Miles North SH 50
RouteState Highway 357
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.08375, -90.43898
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2019)
Projected traffic121 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH-357/SEC-1/L5.38 over Drainage Ditch #20 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-357/SEC-1/L5.38 over Drainage Ditch #20 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does SH-357/SEC-1/L5.38 over Drainage Ditch #20 carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-357/SEC-1/L5.38 over Drainage Ditch #20?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH-357/SEC-1/L5.38 over Drainage Ditch #20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.